Station 32 - West Seattle Junction

Updated: February 29, 2016

About the StationLocated in the center of West Seattle, Station 32 currently houses an engine company (E32), a ladder unit (L11), a medic unit (M32) and a reserve medic unit.

Station 32 is about 40 years old and is ready for replacement. Its building systems are old, and the station offers inadequate space for modern apparatus and staffing levels. It is also out of regulatory compliance in many areas, and is structurally substandard for seismic survivability.

About the ProjectGiven Station 32's current condition as well as its capacity to play a more central role in West Seattle, a full rebuild of this facility makes more sense than a piecemeal renovation.

The plan, therefore, envisions a rebuild at Station 32's existing location. As part of the rebuild, Station 32 is slated for major improvements and conversion to the lead station for Battalion VII, which covers all of West Seattle, southwest Seattle, Harbor Island and the industrial areas lining both sides of the Duwamish River.

Following the rebuild, Station 32's core operations will continue to comprise an engine company, a ladder unit, a medic unit and a reserve medic unit. In addition, the station will have an additional bay to accommodate a battalion chief unit. The rebuilt facility will also include a battalion chief office.

Finally, the City will seek further design efficiencies and cost savings to fund an additional reserve bay at this station as well as space for various decentralized training activities.

Temporary RelocationDuring the station upgrade, the station will be relocated to an interim facility located at 4731 40th Ave. SW that will ensure continued fire and medic response to the neighborhood served by Fire Station 32.

Planned Station Features

Technical Capacities:

Bay area for breathing apparatus and compressed air fill equipment

Decontamination/clean room

Maintenance work area, battery charging alcove and compressor

Storage for major disaster supplies and EMS equipment

Hose tower

Administrative and Crew Areas:

Secure public lobby

Station office, including report desk and dispatch counter

Visitor-accessible unisex restroom

Beanery kitchen and dining room

Day Room

Physical fitness room

Officers' quarters

Firefighter bunk rooms

Toilet/shower rooms

Laundry room

Current StatusThe project is in the bidding phase.

Milestones

February 2016: City issued "notice to proceed" to commence construction to general contractor, Howard S. Wright.